Mesma vacancy: Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Job Type: Permanent

Basic Salary/rate: Competitive salary

Location: Negotiated

Currency: GBP

Closing Date: 11th January 2017

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our small but dynamic team. Mesma Ltd specialises in developing software and providing consultancy to help senior leaders in schools, further education colleges and training providers build a meaningful approach to quality assurance, self assessment and developing robust improvement plans to drive change. We are seeking a confident and outgoing business development professional who can work independently, has good knowledge of the education sector and is keen to broaden their horizon within IT and cloud solution sales.

Responsibilities:

The role requires significant interaction with clients, which may be face-to-face or via webinar or via the telephone. Tasks are varied and include:

contributing to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues.

Skills:

While it is helpful to have an interest in and knowledge of IT, it is not essential that you have the technical skills. We will consider candidates who have a strong sales background or some other relevant experience for sales in the education sector

You will need to show evidence of the following:

self-motivation and a competitive, results-driven attitude

passion, dedication and focus

good level of communication skills both written and verbal

a good level of technical understanding with enthusiasm for new technology and its commercial uses

stamina, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure

articulate and confident presentation skills and professional telephone manner

time-management skills and the ability to prioritise

attention to detail

persuasive and influential verbal communication skills

a strong team spirit

business awareness and,

a full, clean driving licence if the job includes regular travel to clients’ premises.

Working hours:

Working hours are typically 9am to 5pm, with some extra hours when deadlines are approaching. Longer working days may also be required for example for social evenings and conferences to network with potential clients.

The role will often involve travelling to clients’ premises

Overnight absence from home will be required

Office locations may change according to the needs of the company, so flexibility and mobility are often prerequisites

Overseas work or travel may be required if working for an international company, or if selling on an international basis.

Apply to:

Please send your CV with a covering letter to hello@mesma.co.uk by 5pm on 11th January 2017 quoting the job reference number 201601 and your name in the subject title of the email.

If you do not hear anything within 30 working days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.